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SD Corn Comments
Published June 4, 2018
Learn more about determination, and how that applies to production agriculture, in this week’s Corn Comments, an update from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.NDSA Spring Roundups Begin This Week
Published June 4, 2018
The North Dakota Stockmen's Association will hold their Spring Roundup series June 4-5, 7- 8, and 11-12 at various locations across the state. This year’s theme is “Our Priority, Your Business; Our Focus, Your Future.” North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive…Bayer Wrapping Up Monsanto Takeover
Published June 4, 2018
Bayer is expected to wrap up its takeover of Monsanto Thursday. The company has approvals from all required regulatory authorities. Chairman of the Bayer AG Board, Werner Baumann, says in a statement the company be doubling the size of the…Senate Continues Farm Bill Work
Published June 4, 2018
The farm bill is on the agenda for Senate lawmakers this week. North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp says there’s a different path for the farm bill in the Senate. "I don't see that we're going to get sidetracked by an…Continuous CRP Enrollment Opens
Published June 4, 2018
USDA is opening up enrollment for the continuous Conservation Reserve Program. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey explains. "We're excited to be able to have the program offered again. We've not had it offered as we're getting close…Better Corn Exports Ahead
Published June 4, 2018
USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson expects corn exports to be better than expected this marketing year. "We're expecting to sell $10.3 billion worth of corn this year, up from nine billion that we were expecting in February." Cotton exports are…Acreage Survey Being Conducted
Published June 4, 2018
The USDA is surveying farmers to find out how many acres of corn and soybeans actually got planted this spring. National Ag Statistics Service’s Lance Honig says about 100,000 farmers are currently being surveyed. "Because we're now at a point…A Potential Corn Market Impact from China
Published June 4, 2018
If China chooses to back away from trade agreements, U.S. Commodities President Don Roose thinks the corn market could be impacted more than the soybean market. China typically doesn’t buy U.S. beans during this time of year. “During the summer,…China Trade Discussions Progressing, No Agreement Yet
Published June 4, 2018
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators ended trade discussions without reaching an agreement Sunday. A statement by China’s news agency says both sides achieved real progress for ag and energy trade, but details need to be worked out. The statement also…